The Lifestyle blog with Uju

This is a sponsored post! Good day peeps, its indoor shopping again *yay* and its some months away from Xmas. The Discount Fair is a monthly edition of indoor shopping. The debut edition would be held on the 1st of October 2013, and to mark this edition is a discount on all items purchased.                                        

Denim is one fabric that can never go out of style, there's this revolving essence attached to it that appeals to every generation, it reminds me of the 90's especially in western music videos, when artists like the group “boys II men, usher, to mention a few rocked the Denim. Over time, denim has evolved to represent a fashion niche in the industry. I call it my comfy, because it can pass for any occasion from work, to events then relaxation, depending on the mood or style. monica of awed by monica (she inspired my denim post) Genevieve Nnaji rocking ripped denim pants Rihana rocking ripped denim skirt and jacket                                        Guys Rocking the Denim on Denim Denim with boots Denim with hat Denim with heels   The denim and boots was a typical workshop outfit back then, but recycled and worn sty...

Good day lovely people, this is a sponsored post. Indoor shopping is becoming a trend in Nigeria, and we are embracing it, its comfy, it’s affordable and it gives room for networking. The  Shoppers Rendezvous   is a shopping fair organized in the city of Aba, Abia State South-East Nigeria. The debut edition was a red carpet event held on the 4 th of August 2013 in the Prestigious City Global Hotel Annex Aba. This event the Shoppers Rendezvous saw people from Lagos, Portharcourt, Abuja, Uyo and Calabar shop and also display their wares. The Shoppers Rendezvous is an idea that came as a mind power to two wonderful ladies, with entrepreneurial spirit in them, in the persons of Mrs Ijeure Onwadike of UREZ KULTURE and Mrs Esther Uche Ibe of HOUSE OF HADAZA.

Good day beautiful people, due to popular demand *winks* am doing this post, my last post about the yellow mustard had most of  my readers trying out the mustard colour and sending them to me. Of all the entries I have received, I chose three and decided my readers should vote who rocked it well. My apologies to you, if you sent a picture and I didn't post it. Here are the pictures of the three ladies you would be voting for: Ada Linda Uche Did I forget to mention that the person with the highest vote would receive an ETHNIQUE accessory hand crafted by me, yes me. Don forget, voting ends on Friday the 23rd of August 2013. Now let the voting start, throw in you comments and votes.

‘Even if you have faith as tiny as that of a mustard seed, you can move mountains Mustard has been dated from way back, ranging from the seeds, to spice, to oil extract and now to color as a fashion trend. Mustard color has various shades and tones, with Mustard Yellow being my favorite. Mustard yellow is classy, it has a rich blend of yellowish brown bronze undertone, it’s cool and soothes all weather. 3 TIPS TO ROCK THE YELLOW MUSTARD : MAKEUP: because of the brown undertone of the yellow mustard, a bright color is needed to wear this outfit, so u can’t go wrong with a smoky eye, glam up with a red lipstick. ACCESSORIES: A chunky gold accessories would go well because of the brown undertone, so you can never go wrong with a bold necklace or bracelet. MATCHING COLORS: The yellow mustard can be worn with a pair of grey or blue jeans, it can be worn with coffee brown, purple, red, green, blue, black and white. See the various ways to rock the mustard. ...

I like to celebrate people who inspire others; I like to celebrate Africa, I like to celebrate young entrepreneurs like myself. The last time I was at the 2013 July edition of the LPM, I met an interesting young woman who fascinated me with her works by breaking away from the norm and doing something different. It’s the CEO Hand Maid in Africa, let’s meet her. Nene Aderohunmu is a young woman who is into stationeries such as pencil cups, books, sticky pads, diary, and household decorative like wall frames, picture frames, and jewelry box all made with Ankara and hand crafted by her. ETHNIQUE:  How and when did you start?

Good day peeps, I ought to have done this post earlier, but am still basking in the excitement of the fun I had over the weekend and sampling all of the stuffs I got from the LPM *grinning*. Sure you’re wondering what this LPM is all about Now cut to the chase, I will tell you. The LPM is an abbreviation of the French word ‘Le Petit Marche’ meaning ‘The Small Market’ in English language. It’s a monthly market which takes place in Lagos Nigeria on the last Sunday of every month; it was created by the duo of Isoken Ogiemwonyi and Wonuola Odunsi. It’s a fashion and lifestyle market founded in 2009, where vendors can rent a small space in the area where the LPM would take place and buyers would shop at a discounted rate. The 2013 july edition took place on the 28 of july 2013, at the Imperial Place Victoria Island Lagos, and this month’s edition was tagged “discover accessories” I was there to get really good stuffs at discounted prices Photos and scoop